A Resting Muscle Generates Most of Its ATP By

Question

A resting muscle generates most of its ATP by
A) hydrolysis of creatine phosphate.
B) anaerobic respiration.
C) aerobic metabolism of fatty acids.
D) glycogenolysis.
E) the tricarboxylic acid cycle.

Accepted Answer

A resting muscle primarily generates ATP through the aerobic metabolism of fatty acids. This process is efficient and provides a sustainable energy source for muscles when they are not actively contracting.